Heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease) is an umbrella term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound scan that shows the heart’s structure and surrounding blood vessels. It allows us to analyse how blood flows through them and assess the heart’s pumping chambers.

This test involves monitoring your heart rate whilst you are exercising – either on a treadmill or an exercise bike. This can help us detect any abnormalities while you are overexerting your heart.